Hook Angle
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
0.025
(0.65
inch
mm)
WARNING: Thechainwillbemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions.Thechainmustnotmoveatidle
speed.
Rounded
Corner
Right
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
Too Much Hook Angle
Squared Off
Corner
Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
S
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
toofast. Iftheenginestalls,idleis tooslow. Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
Wrong
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook
angle according to the manufacturer’s specifi-
cations for the chain you are using. Improper
hook angle will increase the chance of kick-
back which can result in serious injury.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
4.
Check and lower depth gauges.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
Depth Gauge Tool
File
Depth Gauge
COOLING SYSTEM
To keep the working temperature as low as
possible the machine is equipped with a
cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
S Air intake on the starter
S
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.
If the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgaugetool,fileitleveltothetopof
the depth gauge tool.
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the
cylinder)
S
Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
S
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuelvapors cannotreach
sparks or openflames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepareyourunitfor storageattheendofthe
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is anacceptable alternativein
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its duringstorage.Addstabilizer to thegaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan P3816 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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